It would be great if landscapes always lived in the ideal conditions, with the right moderate temperatures and rainfall. However, everyone knows that weather is unpredictable, especially in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Rain, drought, humidity, heat, and cold all affect your… Read More
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The Winter Maintenance Calendar for Your Maryland Landscape
No matter how intensive your landscape and its maintenance needs may be, following a seasonal care schedule is always best. This calendar will help you remember which tasks to accomplish and when and ensure that your lawn receives the proper… Read More
What To Do When Lawn Ice Patches Form
During the depths of the winter season, ice, snow and sleet can fall and cover your landscape , lawns and gardens. There are different circumstances that may lead to ice patches forming, most often caused by poor lawn drainage. Frost… Read More
Five Things to Do for Your Lawn This Winter
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that lawn maintenance is only essential during spring and summer. In truth, lawn care is a year-round responsibility. As the colder weather of winter moves in, you may wonder what you can do to… Read More
Should You Mulch in the Fall?
It may seem that adding mulch to your garden beds or landscape during fall is counterproductive. However, laying mulch in the fall can be beneficial in protecting vulnerable plants from the harshest frost and winter temperatures. Mulching in the fall… Read More
How To Winterize Your Landscape This November
November is the month of the year when the mild temperatures of fall transition into the chilly temperatures of winter. Less sunlight is available each day. The cold temperatures with the decrease in sunlight hours will impact your landscape. Before… Read More
Tips for Preventing Frost Damage To Plants
When taking care of your landscape, you must consider the influence of all kinds of weather on your grass, shrubs, and trees. When fall and winter arrive, this means considering how to prevent overnight frost from damaging your plants. The… Read More
Avoid These 6 Fall Landscaping Mistakes
Fall has arrived, and now is the time to tend to your lawn to keep it healthy and prepared for the dormant winter season. While there are a lot of sources for landscaping tasks you should do during the fall,… Read More
The Benefits of Fall Fertilization
If you are eager to create a gorgeous lawn that stays healthy season after season, you will want to make sure you schedule fall fertilization. While it may not seem essential to fertilize your lawn in the season before dormancy,… Read More
How to Overseed Your Cool Season Lawn This Fall
How can you help your cool season lawn recover from summer and prepare for the cold weather? Overseeding your lawn at the start of fall can be a beneficial way to rejuvenate your lawn and repair patches at a time… Read More
Your Fall Lawn Care and Watering Guide
Proper watering of your lawn is essential for keeping your turf thriving and healthy during the summer months when sunlight hours are long, and temperatures are high. However, as fall arrives and cooler temperatures move in, it’s important to update… Read More
How to Help Heat and Drought Stressed Turf
Consistent hot and dry weather over long periods can lead to heat stress for your lawn, turning grass brown. Grass naturally adjusts to hot weather by entering a dormant condition to conserve energy. However, prolonged severe drought and heat can… Read More